What are the annexes of MARPOL?
I - Oil II - Noxious Liquid Substances III - Harmful Substances in Packaged Form IV - Sewage V - Garbage VI - Air Pollution
What are the special, special areas of Annex I (Oil)?
Gulf of Aden
NW Europe
Arabian Sea
South Africa
What are the special areas of Annex II (Nox)?
Antarctic
What are the special, special areas of Annex V (Garbage)?
North Sea
Caribbean
What are the special areas of Annex VI (Air)?
Baltic Sea
North Sea
North American ECA
US Caribbean ECA
What are the criteria for discharge of oil/oily mixtures from machinery space bilges of all ships?
Not in a special area.
More than 12nm from nearest land.
En route.
Oil content is less than 15ppm
What are the criteria for discharge of oil/oily mixtures from cargo area of an oil tanker?
Not in a special area.
More than 50nm from nearest land.
En route.
Total instantaneous rate of discharge does not exceed 30L per mile.
Total quantity of oil discharged not more than 1/15,000 of total cargo (existing tankers) or not more than 1/30,000 of total cargo (new tankers).
Operational oil discharge monitoring and control system and slop tank.
Which vessels must have a flag approved SOPEP plan?
Tankers ≥150gt
All vessels ≥400gt
What are the categories of noxious liquids (annex II)?
X
Y
Z
Other substnaces
Define annex II category X.
Deemed to present a major hazard to marine resources or human health.
Discharge prohibited.
Define annex II category Y.
Deemed to present a hazard to marine resources or human health or cause harm to amenities or other legitimate uses of the sea.
Limitations on quality and quantity.
Define annex II category Z.
Deemed to present a minor hazard to either marine resources or human health.
Less stringent limitations on quality and quantity.
Define annex II other substances.
Substances which are not X, Y or Z.
What kind of substances does annex II cover?
Petro-chemicals.
Other chemicals.
Vegetable oil.
Etc.
What is the purpose of annex III?
To regulate the packaging, marking, labelling, documentation, stowage and quantity limitations of substances carried in packaged form.
What is the purpose of annex IV?
Sets out how sewage should be treated or held aboard ship and the circumstances in which discharge into the sea may be allowed.
Which vessels does annex IV apply to?
All vessels ≥400gt.
Vessels
What are the criteria for disposal by annex V?
No plastics.
Not inside a special area.
Dunnage, lining and packing materials which float - 25nm.
Food wastes, paper products, rags, glass, metal, bottles, crockery and similar refuse - 12nm.
If passes through a cominuter or grinder then 3nm instead.
What emissions are controlled by annex VI?
Sulphur Oxides (
What are the typical criteria of ballast water exchange?
Exchange to occur at least 200nm from land.
Depth of at least 200m.
If this is not possible then as far as possible from land (minimum of 50nm).
Or discharge will not be permitted in state’s jurisdictional waters.
Further specifications in the Ballast Water Management Plan.
What are the special areas common to annexes I and V?
Mediterranean Sea Baltic Sea Black Sea Red Sea Gulf Sea Antarctic
What is a col
An area centred between H, L, H, L pressures.
If the SW quadrant is a L then a frontal system may develop.
